I’ve analyzed the Zillow Home Value Index data to identify how Maryland’s premium real estate markets have performed over the 15-year period ending February 2025. The results reveal fascinating patterns in wealth concentration and investment returns across Montgomery County.
Montgomery County dominates the luxury home market in Maryland, with Chevy Chase communities claiming seven of the top ten positions. What’s particularly striking is the acceleration of value appreciation after 2020, with neighborhoods like Martins Additions seeing nearly 40% growth in just five years.
The data shows remarkable consistency in growth trajectories, with most top-performing neighborhoods maintaining 55-65% appreciation over the 15-year period despite varying economic conditions. This suggests these areas represent resilient wealth strongholds with consistent buyer demand regardless of broader market conditions.
25. Forest Glen Park
- 2025 Home Value: $774,800
- 2020 Home Value: $630,840
- 2015 Home Value: $579,546
- 2010 Home Value: $570,704
- % Change (2010–2025): 35.8%
- % Change (2015–2025): 33.7%
- % Change (2020–2025): 22.8%
Forest Glen Park’s financial performance reveals a stagnation period from 2010-2015 with just 1.5% growth, followed by acceleration to 22.8% appreciation since 2020. Despite being the most affordable neighborhood on our list, its overall 15-year return of 35.8% falls significantly behind the county’s top performers. This Silver Spring enclave offers entry-level luxury with room for growth potential compared to its higher-priced neighbors.
24. North Hills Sligo Park
- 2025 Home Value: $782,644
- 2020 Home Value: $628,838
- 2015 Home Value: $565,462
- 2010 Home Value: $527,766
- % Change (2010–2025): 48.3%
- % Change (2015–2025): 38.4%
- % Change (2020–2025): 24.5%
North Hills Sligo Park demonstrates strong financial resilience with consistent growth throughout each five-year period, outperforming Forest Glen by nearly 13 percentage points over the full 15-year window. The neighborhood’s accelerated 24.5% appreciation since 2020 signals increasing buyer interest that could sustain future gains. Located in Silver Spring adjacent to Sligo Creek Park, this area combines nature accessibility with proximity to DC, driving its investment appeal.
23. Seven Oaks
- 2025 Home Value: $793,804
- 2020 Home Value: $609,521
- 2015 Home Value: $554,164
- 2010 Home Value: $498,227
- % Change (2010–2025): 59.3%
- % Change (2015–2025): 43.2%
- % Change (2020–2025): 30.2%
Seven Oaks stands out financially with its impressive 59.3% fifteen-year appreciation rate, ranking among the strongest performers on our list despite its relatively modest current valuation. The neighborhood’s recent surge of 30.2% since 2020 demonstrates accelerating demand that outpaces most Montgomery County competitors. Nestled in Silver Spring with tree-lined streets and mid-century homes, Seven Oaks represents exceptional value with growth metrics rivaling neighborhoods twice its price point.
22. Fallsgrove
- 2025 Home Value: $812,959
- 2020 Home Value: $642,447
- 2015 Home Value: $629,828
- 2010 Home Value: $583,232
- % Change (2010–2025): 39.4%
- % Change (2015–2025): 29.1%
- % Change (2020–2025): 26.5%
Fallsgrove experienced an unusual financial pattern with minimal growth between 2010-2015 (just 8%), followed by stronger performance in recent years with 26.5% appreciation since 2020. The overall 15-year return of 39.4% ranks below average among premium Montgomery County neighborhoods, suggesting potential undervaluation. This master-planned community in Rockville offers a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and condos near the I-270 tech corridor, positioning it for future growth.
21. Montrose
- 2025 Home Value: $834,158
- 2020 Home Value: $662,449
- 2015 Home Value: $581,510
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- % Change (2010–2025): N/A
- % Change (2015–2025): 43.4%
- % Change (2020–2025): 25.9%
Montrose’s financial trajectory shows robust 43.4% growth over the past decade, with particularly strong 25.9% appreciation during the post-pandemic period. This consistent performance without historical price volatility suggests a stable investment environment with reliable returns. Located in Rockville near White Flint’s redevelopment zone, Montrose benefits from both established residential character and proximity to emerging commercial districts driving its steady appreciation.
20. College Gardens
- 2025 Home Value: $854,730
- 2020 Home Value: $674,689
- 2015 Home Value: $624,455
- 2010 Home Value: $577,532
- % Change (2010–2025): 48.0%
- % Change (2015–2025): 36.9%
- % Change (2020–2025): 26.7%
College Gardens exhibits balanced financial performance with remarkably consistent growth across all time periods, demonstrating 48% appreciation over fifteen years and accelerating to 26.7% since 2020. The neighborhood’s price gains have outpaced inflation by a substantial margin, delivering real wealth accumulation to homeowners. This established Rockville community adjacent to Montgomery College benefits from academic proximity, mature landscaping, and well-maintained mid-century homes driving its investment value.
19. Woodside Forest
- 2025 Home Value: $860,681
- 2020 Home Value: $686,369
- 2015 Home Value: $616,606
- 2010 Home Value: $550,914
- % Change (2010–2025): 56.2%
- % Change (2015–2025): 39.6%
- % Change (2020–2025): 25.4%
Woodside Forest’s impressive 56.2% fifteen-year appreciation rate places it among the top-performing sub-million-dollar neighborhoods in Montgomery County, delivering substantial wealth creation for homeowners. The neighborhood’s consistent growth across each measured period indicates sustained buyer demand rather than speculative pricing. Situated in Silver Spring with a heavily wooded landscape and proximity to both downtown Silver Spring and Forest Glen Metro, Woodside Forest combines accessibility with natural beauty.
18. Wisconsin South
- 2025 Home Value: $868,257
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- % Change (2010–2025): N/A
- % Change (2015–2025): N/A
- % Change (2020–2025): N/A
Wisconsin South represents a newer investment opportunity with insufficient historical data to calculate long-term appreciation rates, though its current valuation places it firmly in Montgomery County’s luxury market. The lack of comparative metrics suggests potential volatility but also opportunity for early investors. This Bethesda neighborhood along Wisconsin Avenue benefits from walkability to shopping, dining and multiple transit options, with proximity to NIH and Walter Reed driving professional demand.
17. Woodley Gardens
- 2025 Home Value: $874,729
- 2020 Home Value: $680,116
- 2015 Home Value: $626,322
- 2010 Home Value: $567,325
- % Change (2010–2025): 54.2%
- % Change (2015–2025): 39.7%
- % Change (2020–2025): 28.6%
Woodley Gardens demonstrates impressive financial resilience with 54.2% appreciation over fifteen years and accelerating 28.6% growth since 2020, outperforming many similarly priced competitors. The neighborhood’s consistent upward trajectory across all measured periods suggests sustainable demand rather than market speculation. This established Rockville community near the town center offers mid-century homes on larger lots with community amenities including a golf course and swim club enhancing its investment appeal.
16. Potomac Woods
- 2025 Home Value: $971,132
- 2020 Home Value: $723,763
- 2015 Home Value: $687,217
- 2010 Home Value: $597,228
- % Change (2010–2025): 62.6%
- % Change (2015–2025): 41.3%
- % Change (2020–2025): 34.2%
Potomac Woods boasts exceptional financial performance with its 62.6% fifteen-year appreciation rate ranking among the highest in Montgomery County, while recent 34.2% growth since 2020 demonstrates accelerating momentum. This investment strength has propelled average values toward the million-dollar threshold despite starting from a relatively modest base. Located in Rockville with wooded lots and proximity to both Potomac Village and the I-270 corridor, Potomac Woods offers luxury living with strong price appreciation potential.
15. Woodside Park
- 2025 Home Value: $978,183
- 2020 Home Value: $789,085
- 2015 Home Value: $725,160
- 2010 Home Value: $671,652
- % Change (2010–2025): 45.6%
- % Change (2015–2025): 34.9%
- % Change (2020–2025): 24.0%
Woodside Park’s financial metrics show steady but relatively modest 45.6% appreciation over fifteen years, underperforming several lower-priced neighborhoods despite its premium location. The 24% growth since 2020 indicates continued demand but at a pace below the county’s top performers. This established Silver Spring neighborhood north of downtown offers large lots with mature trees and a mix of architectural styles, with proximity to both Silver Spring Metro and Rock Creek Park supporting its near-million-dollar valuation.
14. Horizon Hill
- 2025 Home Value: $1,041,466
- 2020 Home Value: $789,319
- 2015 Home Value: $739,608
- 2010 Home Value: $681,165
- % Change (2010–2025): 52.9%
- % Change (2015–2025): 40.8%
- % Change (2020–2025): 31.9%
Horizon Hill’s financial performance has accelerated dramatically, with minimal 8.6% growth between 2010-2015 followed by explosive 31.9% appreciation since 2020 that pushed values beyond the million-dollar mark. This pattern suggests rapidly increasing demand and potentially continued strong growth ahead. Located in Rockville with expansive lots and an elevated position offering scenic views, Horizon Hill combines privacy with accessibility to major employment centers including the I-270 biotech corridor.
13. South Kensington
- 2025 Home Value: $1,062,064
- 2020 Home Value: $797,540
- 2015 Home Value: $740,016
- 2010 Home Value: $660,988
- % Change (2010–2025): 60.7%
- % Change (2015–2025): 43.5%
- % Change (2020–2025): 33.2%
South Kensington exhibits exceptional financial strength with 60.7% appreciation over fifteen years and accelerating 33.2% growth just since 2020, outperforming many higher-priced neighborhoods. This consistent upward trajectory has propelled average values well beyond the million-dollar threshold, representing substantial wealth creation for homeowners. Nestled between Rock Creek Park and Connecticut Avenue, South Kensington offers Bethesda-adjacent living with superior accessibility to both DC and Montgomery County employment centers.
12. Wyngate
- 2025 Home Value: $1,065,081
- 2020 Home Value: $798,078
- 2015 Home Value: $741,497
- 2010 Home Value: $674,662
- % Change (2010–2025): 57.9%
- % Change (2015–2025): 43.6%
- % Change (2020–2025): 33.5%
Wyngate’s financial metrics reveal impressive consistency with 57.9% fifteen-year appreciation and 33.5% growth since 2020, demonstrating sustained demand throughout varying market conditions. This performance has driven values beyond the million-dollar mark while maintaining growth rates comparable to neighborhoods at twice its price point. Located in Bethesda near NIH and Walter Reed, Wyngate combines medical sector proximity with established residential character and excellent public schools driving its investment appeal.
11. Woodmont Triangle
- 2025 Home Value: $1,120,624
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- % Change (2010–2025): N/A
- % Change (2015–2025): N/A
- % Change (2020–2025): N/A
Woodmont Triangle represents a newer luxury investment opportunity with its million-dollar-plus valuation despite lacking historical data for long-term trend analysis. The absence of comparative metrics suggests potential volatility but also opportunity for early investors in this developing market. This urban district in downtown Bethesda offers high-rise living with walkability to Metro, shopping, dining and entertainment, attracting professionals seeking luxury without suburban maintenance responsibilities.
10. North Farm
- 2025 Home Value: $1,167,690
- 2020 Home Value: $916,900
- 2015 Home Value: $843,242
- 2010 Home Value: $743,180
- % Change (2010–2025): 57.1%
- % Change (2015–2025): 38.5%
- % Change (2020–2025): 27.4%
North Farm demonstrates strong financial performance with 57.1% fifteen-year appreciation driving values well beyond the million-dollar threshold, though its recent 27.4% growth since 2020 lags behind several competitors. The neighborhood’s consistent performance across all measured periods indicates sustainable demand rather than speculative pricing. Located in Rockville near Montgomery College with large lots and custom homes, North Farm attracts professionals seeking luxury living with educational access and proximity to major transportation corridors.
9. North Chevy Chase
- 2025 Home Value: $1,228,895
- 2020 Home Value: $942,275
- 2015 Home Value: $928,789
- 2010 Home Value: $821,056
- % Change (2010–2025): 49.7%
- % Change (2015–2025): 32.3%
- % Change (2020–2025): 30.4%
North Chevy Chase exhibits unusual financial patterns with minimal 1.5% growth between 2015-2020 followed by accelerated 30.4% appreciation since 2020, suggesting a recent market correction after a period of stagnation. Despite its prestigious location, the overall 49.7% fifteen-year return falls below several more affordable neighborhoods. This established community between Rock Creek Park and Connecticut Avenue offers spacious homes on generous lots, with proximity to both Bethesda’s urban amenities and the District’s northern border.
8. Westgate
- 2025 Home Value: $1,470,414
- 2020 Home Value: $1,089,907
- 2015 Home Value: $1,013,979
- 2010 Home Value: $894,814
- % Change (2010–2025): 64.3%
- % Change (2015–2025): 45.0%
- % Change (2020–2025): 34.9%
Westgate boasts exceptional financial performance with its 64.3% fifteen-year appreciation rate ranking second-highest among all neighborhoods, while recent 34.9% growth since 2020 demonstrates continuing momentum. This consistent strength has driven average values from under $900,000 to nearly $1.5 million, representing substantial wealth creation. Located in Bethesda between Massachusetts Avenue and Bradley Boulevard, Westgate offers prestigious living with walkability to downtown Bethesda while maintaining a distinct residential character with architectural diversity.
7. Brookmont
- 2025 Home Value: $1,571,645
- 2020 Home Value: $1,138,446
- 2015 Home Value: $1,081,307
- 2010 Home Value: $995,410
- % Change (2010–2025): 57.9%
- % Change (2015–2025): 45.3%
- % Change (2020–2025): 38.1%
Brookmont’s financial metrics reveal remarkable recent acceleration with minimal 8.6% growth between 2010-2015 followed by market-leading 38.1% appreciation since 2020, the second-highest five-year growth rate on our list. This pattern suggests dramatically increasing demand that could sustain future premium growth. Perched along the Potomac River in Bethesda near the DC border, Brookmont offers a unique combination of natural seclusion with scenic water views while maintaining proximity to urban amenities and the Capital Crescent Trail.
6. Chevy Chase Terrace
- 2025 Home Value: $1,653,380
- 2020 Home Value: $1,255,551
- 2015 Home Value: $1,240,393
- 2010 Home Value: $1,068,290
- % Change (2010–2025): 54.8%
- % Change (2015–2025): 33.3%
- % Change (2020–2025): 31.7%
Chevy Chase Terrace experienced unusual financial patterns with minimal 1.2% growth between 2015-2020 followed by strong 31.7% appreciation since 2020, suggesting market correction after a period of stagnation. Despite starting above the million-dollar threshold in 2010, its overall return lags behind several more moderately priced areas. This exclusive enclave at Chevy Chase’s southern edge borders Rock Creek Park and offers convenient access to both downtown Bethesda and DC, with architecturally significant homes on professionally landscaped lots.
5. Chevy Chase Section Three
- 2025 Home Value: $1,676,675
- 2020 Home Value: $1,208,250
- 2015 Home Value: $1,190,451
- 2010 Home Value: $1,066,448
- % Change (2010–2025): 57.2%
- % Change (2015–2025): 40.8%
- % Change (2020–2025): 38.8%
Chevy Chase Section Three exhibits exceptional recent growth with market-leading 38.8% appreciation since 2020 despite minimal 1.5% increase during 2015-2020, suggesting dramatic market correction after a period of underperformance. This acceleration has driven values from $1.2 million to nearly $1.7 million in just five years, representing substantial wealth creation. This historic municipality within Chevy Chase offers tree-lined streets with architecturally significant homes, proximity to Connecticut Avenue shopping, and excellent accessibility to both Bethesda and downtown DC.
4. Martins Additions
- 2025 Home Value: $1,713,447
- 2020 Home Value: $1,227,123
- 2015 Home Value: $1,176,731
- 2010 Home Value: $1,047,025
- % Change (2010–2025): 63.6%
- % Change (2015–2025): 45.6%
- % Change (2020–2025): 39.6%
Martins Additions claims the top spot for recent growth with market-leading 39.6% appreciation since 2020, while its 63.6% fifteen-year return ranks among the strongest in Montgomery County. This exceptional performance has driven values from just over $1 million to more than $1.7 million, delivering substantial wealth to homeowners. This self-governing village between Chevy Chase and Kensington features mature tree canopy, architecturally diverse homes on generous lots, and convenient access to Rock Creek Park, with proximity to both Bethesda and DC commuting corridors.
3. Chevy Chase Section Five
- 2025 Home Value: $1,769,531
- 2020 Home Value: $1,319,331
- 2015 Home Value: $1,275,483
- 2010 Home Value: $1,079,387
- % Change (2010–2025): 63.9%
- % Change (2015–2025): 38.7%
- % Change (2020–2025): 34.1%
Chevy Chase Section Five demonstrates remarkable financial resilience with 63.9% fifteen-year appreciation ranking third-highest overall, despite periods of slowed growth including just 3.4% between 2015-2020. Recent acceleration to 34.1% since 2020 has driven values from $1.3 million to nearly $1.8 million in just five years. This incorporated municipality within Chevy Chase features historic homes on spacious lots, with its own local governance and prime location offering convenient access to both urban amenities and major employment centers.
2. Somerset
- 2025 Home Value: $1,991,401
- 2020 Home Value: $1,550,346
- 2015 Home Value: $1,473,123
- 2010 Home Value: $1,225,324
- % Change (2010–2025): 62.5%
- % Change (2015–2025): 35.2%
- % Change (2020–2025): 28.4%
Somerset’s financial trajectory shows impressive long-term strength with 62.5% fifteen-year appreciation, though its 28.4% growth since 2020 ranks below several less expensive neighborhoods. This consistent performance has driven average values to the brink of $2 million, nearly doubling from its already premium $1.2 million valuation in 2010. This incorporated town between Chevy Chase and Friendship Heights features grand homes on generous lots, offering walking access to both the Friendship Heights Metro and Wisconsin Avenue’s upscale shopping and dining.
1. Chevy Chase Village
- 2025 Home Value: $2,390,713
- 2020 Home Value: $1,829,878
- 2015 Home Value: $1,774,410
- 2010 Home Value: $1,491,760
- % Change (2010–2025): 60.3%
- % Change (2015–2025): 34.7%
- % Change (2020–2025): 30.6%
Chevy Chase Village reigns as Maryland’s most valuable neighborhood with average home values exceeding $2.39 million, representing substantial wealth creation through its 60.3% fifteen-year appreciation. The community experienced minimal 3.1% growth between 2015-2020 before accelerating to 30.6% in the most recent five-year period. This prestigious self-governing municipality along the DC border features estate-sized properties, strict architectural controls, private security patrols, and exceptional proximity to both downtown Bethesda and Washington’s most affluent districts.
